Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Texas Academy of Figurative Art
\nLegal Name (if Different): Texas Academy of Fine Art
\nAlso Known As: TAFA
\nMailing Address: 415 S Main Street
\nCity: Fort Worth
\nState: TX
\nPostal Code: 76104
\nMain Phone: 8177272995
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: https:\/\/www.tafastudio.org\/
\nEmployer ID Number: 46-4975029
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 3\/19\/26
\nRequested Amount: 5,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: Teen Outreach and Workshop
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
The TAFA Teen Workshop is a two-week summer program that provides high school students with rigorous, skill-based training in classical realist drawing and painting. Rooted in Old Master techniques and academic realism, this approach is largely absent from most high school and community art programs. As many colleges and universities have moved away from traditional fine art instruction, fewer teachers are equipped to offer this training. Since 2014, the workshop has helped address this gap by giving teens access to professional-level instruction in observational drawing and painting.<\/p>\n
Students follow a structured curriculum designed to build foundational technical skills, artistic discipline, and confidence. Over the course of the program, each participant completes three major projects: two drawings in different media and one still life oil painting from direct observation. These works often support students\u2019 continued artistic development, including submission to competitions such as VASE and preparation of college portfolios. The workshop mirrors the expectations of TAFA\u2019s Core Program while remaining accessible to high school students, and includes individualized feedback and mentorship in a focused studio setting.<\/p>\n
The program concludes with a public exhibition, offering students the opportunity to present their work to peers, family, and the community while celebrating their progress.<\/p>\n
TAFA is committed to expanding access to high-quality arts education, with a strong focus on students from underserved communities and Title I schools. Tuition assistance is provided to ensure financial barriers do not limit participation.<\/p>\n
Grant funding will support instruction, administration, student materials, tuition assistance, and outreach efforts. This support will help ensure that young artists can access rigorous training that is otherwise unavailable to them. <\/p>\n
Check out our Teen Workshop video: https:\/\/vimeo.com\/851712023?fl=pl&fe=vl<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: $24,000<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Arts Fort Worth (potential), Web Maddox Trust (potential), CB Baird Foundation (potential)<\/p>\n
Project Duration: Outreach: January 2027 – June 2027 , Workshop takes place: June 14th 2027 – June 25th, 2027
\nGeographical Area Served: State of Texas, Tarrant County
\nAge Group To Be Served: 14 – 18 (High school students) <\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms
\nContact First Name: Annalise
\nContact Last Name: Dingus
\nContact Title: Marketing and Development Manager
\nContact Phone: 817-239-3220
\nContact Email: annalise@tafastudio.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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